Dett, Nathaniel, 1916-1946

File — Multiple Containers

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection is comprised of sheet music, choral scores, full and partial scores, manuscript music, music books, and compilations. The music falls primarily into the sacred music genre, including gospels, spirituals, and classical pieces; but also includes a significant amount of secular music, ranging from jazz to popular music to Broadway musicals and operas.

Dates

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

3 folders ("Ave Maria," "City of God," "Communion," "Deep River," "Dett Collection of Negro Spirituals, 1st Group," "Dett Collection of Negro Spirituals, 4th Group," "Done Paid My Vow to the Lord," "Don't You Weep No More, Mary," "I'll Never Turn Back No More," "Let Us Cheer the Weary Traveler," "Listen to the Lambs," "O, Hear the Lambs a-Crying," "O Holy Lord," "The Ordering of Moses: a biblical folk scene," "Rise Up, Shepherd and Follow," "Somebody's Knocking at Your Door")